K-BB% Starting Pitcher Risers and Fallers (July)

Recently I've been on a K-BB% bender. I first looked at potential 2nd half breakouts by examining June K-BB% and came away feeling good about Eduardo Rodriguez, Patrick Sandoval, and Adam Wainwright. Then I looked at some relievers who might be worth stashing based on June's K-BB%, so it's only fitting that I go back […]

Short-Term Dynasty Impact of the 2021 MLB Draft

With the 2021 MLB Draft in the books and the 2021 season turning up in intensity with each at-bat, we are back to a familiar posture we haven't seen since 2019: 20 rounds worth of amateur prospects have entered the professional realm and many will promptly get down to business in their organization's farm system. […]

MLB DFS Lineup Picks: Early Slate (7/29): DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball

Hello there, MLB DFS grinders! The focus of this article will be on the 6-game Early Only afternoon slate for DraftKings while FanDuel has two different slates that feature games from this afternoon. We have some good pitching options and good stacks to consider so let's dive on in and find the best plays for […]

Max Fried Posts Quality Start On Wednesday

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Max Fried didn't make too many mistakes during Wednesday's game against the New York Mets. He tossed seven innings, five hits allowed, two earned runs, two walks, and nine strikeouts. Infielder Brandon Drury was the difference maker in this one with a solo home run in the seventh inning off Fried. […]

Huascar Ynoa To Head For Rehab Assignment

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Huascar Ynoa (hand) will head for a minor league rehab assignment Sunday after his simulated game on Tuesday went well, according to The Athletic. Ynoa will be stretched out to start again but manager Brian Snitker said that plan could change based on need. Ynoa has been out since the middle […]

MLB DFS Cheat Sheet, Stacks & Avoids for 7/28/21 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 7/28 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.      Top Tournament Stacks for 7/28 This section will highlight the top tournament lineup stacks of the day (depending on the size of the slate) and help you identify the pitchers that are best suited to pick […]

Ozzie Albies Smacks Homer In Win Over Mets

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies made sure to join in on the offensive parade against the New York Mets on Tuesday. He went 2-for-4 with a single and a home run in the 12-5 blowout victory. His performance was overlooked due to the fact Austin Riley hit two home runs and had 6 RBI. […]

Austin Riley Hits Two Homers On Tuesday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Austin Riley provided enough offense that he could've beat the New York Mets by himself on Tuesday. Riley went 2-5 with a grand slam, and a two-run homer, totaling six RBI in the 12-5 blowout victory. It marked his third two-homer game this season. Riley is now up to 19 blasts on […]

Abraham Almonte Blasts Two-Run Homer Off Mets

Atlanta Braves outfielder Abraham Almonte hasn't made a huge impact with the bat this season, but got it going on Tuesday. He went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run and a single in the 12-5 victory over the New York Mets. Almonte has been starting in the outfield lately against right-handed pitching. However, it wouldn't […]

Charlie Morton Gets The Job Done On Tuesday

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Charlie Morton wasn't perfect on Tuesday, but did his job versus the New York Mets. He went five innings, five hits allowed, three earned runs, two walks, and five strikeouts in the 12-5 victory. The Braves gave Morton plenty of early run support, so he didn't need to be perfect. He […]

Daily Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the July 28th edition of Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox. Discussing baseball is as fun as the game itself. It has a way of bringing people together to share different opinions about the sport we all love. A similar action can be done with fantasy baseball where we not only discuss topics […]

MLB DFS Lineup Picks: Early Slate (7/28): DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball

Hello there, MLB DFS grinders! The focus of this article will be on the 4-game Early Only afternoon slate for DraftKings while FanDuel offers a two-game Early Only slate. We have some good pitching options and good stacks to consider so let's dive on in and find the best plays for both your cash game […]

Travis d'Arnaud Set For Rehab Assignment

Atlanta Braves catcher Travis d'Arnaud (thumb) is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment this week. He's been sidelined since May after undergoing thumb surgery. The 32-year-old has been with the Braves throughout the road trip and was participating in baseball activities. d'Arnaud is expected to play in a few minor league games before being activated from […]

Joc Pederson Scratched From Lineup Tuesday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Joc Pederson (stomach) has been scratched from the starting lineup for Tuesday's matchup due to an upset stomach, the team announced on Twitter. In his place, Ehire Adrianza is now getting the start in right field and will bat leadoff against the Mets. Managers should consider Pederson day-to-day for now, and expect […]

Drew Smyly Will Make Scheduled Start On Thursday

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Drew Smyly (knee) will make his regularly scheduled start on Thursday against the New York Mets, David O'Brien of The Athletic reported on Tuesday. Smyly exited last Saturday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies due to pain in his left knee but has suffered no lingering effects. This is good news for […]

Daily MLB DFS Value Plays for FanDuel, DraftKings for 7/27/21 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for 7/27/2021. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. We have a 15-game slate on tap tonight, so there's plenty of potential value bats to choose from to help you fit in a […]

Are You For Real? Surprising Pitcher Starts from Week 17

Welcome to Are You For Real?, a weekly column where we look at pitchers who turned in surprisingly good starts and try to determine whether they are the real deal. The trade deadline approaches, both in real baseball and in many fantasy leagues. Sometimes rather than pulling off that blockbuster deal, the difference maker we […]

MLB DFS Pitching Primer for 7/27/21 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Pitching Primer for 7/27 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.     High-Priced Aces These are your studs who are worth paying up for on this slate. It makes sense to deploy these guys as your cash game plays on FanDuel and as your SP1 on DraftKings […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/27/21): MLB DFS Lineups

We have a 15-game main slate on tap tonight, and it should be a fun one. There is some top-end pitching with McCullers and Morton, but you may not need the top-end arms with so many mid-tier and punt pitchers. We have a lot of game totals well over nine, meaning there should be offense […]

Top 25 Fantasy Baseball Prospects: Week 18

We’re less than a week away from the 2021 MLB trade deadline so it could be a busy week for rookies and prospects. The impending moves could also have significant impacts on the potential playing times ahead for many near-MLB-ready players. However, keep in mind that trading top prospects has become far less common than […]

Austin Riley Notches Two Singles

Atlanta Braves outfielder Austin Riley continued his hot streak at the plate during Monday's doubleheader. During the second game, Riley went 2-for-3 with two singles in the 1-0 loss to the New York Mets. Maybe not the best game on paper, but the Braves finished with four total hits as a team in this game. […]

Bryse Wilson Fires Three Scoreless Innings

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Bryse Wilson was called up as the 26th player for Monday's doubleheader. He received the nod against the New York Mets during the second contest. Wilson threw three scoreless innings, four hits allowed, one walk, and two strikeouts in the 1-0 defeat. He'll take a no-decision in this one as he […]

Guillermo Heredia Gets Two Hits Monday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Guillermo Heredia had a nice performance versus the New York Mets on Monday. He went 2-for-3 with a double, single and run scored during the 2-0 victory. The Braves finished with 10 hits in this game but could only score two runs, but it was enough in the end. Heredia has been […]

Kyle Muller Spins Five Scoreless Innings

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Kyle Muller looked fairly strong during Monday's game against the New York Mets. Muller went five scoreless innings, four hits allowed, two walks, and three strikeouts. There were a few jams, but Muller was able to escape them without any damage. He was pulled after 75 pitches, but the bullpen held […]

Huascar Ynoa To Make Rehab Start Tuesday

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Huascar Ynoa (hand) is set to make his first rehab start on Tuesday at the Florida Complex League, according to David O'Brien of The Athletic. Ynoa has been out since the middle of May after breaking his hand when he punched a bench in the dugout after a rough outing. Prior […]

Ian Anderson Expected To Throw Off Mound This Week

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Ian Anderson (shoulder) is playing long toss and is expected to throw off the mound later this week, according to David O'Brien of The Athletic. Anderson landed on the IL on July 16 with inflammation in his right shoulder after scuffling in his last start against Miami, where he allowed four […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/26/21): MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Monday, RotoBallers! After a busy week of baseball after the All-Star break, things are calming down a bit. There are seven games on the DraftKings featured slate due to a Mets-Braves doubleheader. It means our first game with throw its first pitch at 7:05 pm Eastern between the Nationals and Phillies, and the slate runs […]

Austin Riley Does Everything On Sunday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Austin Riley appeared to be the only batter that showed up for this offense on Sunday. Riley went 3-for-4 with a solo home run in the ninth to cut the score to one run. Sadly, the Braves weren't able to pull off the comeback victory and lost 2-1 to the Philadelphia Phillies. […]

Touki Toussaint Strikes Out 10 In Loss

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Touki Toussaint was looking like an ace on the mound during Sunday's battle with the Philadelphia Phillies. He went seven innings, five hits allowed, one earned runs, and 10 strikeouts during the 2-1 loss. It was nearly a flawless outing for Toussaint besides the solo home run hit by Jean Segura. […]

Points Leagues Pitchers: Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 18

We'll be doing this roundup of points leagues every week here at RotoBaller, with waiver wire targets and streaming pitchers being evaluated in terms of the different scoring systems of ESPN, Yahoo!, CBS, and Fantrax. Player values can vary wildly from platform to platform, so we'll make sure to highlight where players are the best […]